Location

Denver, Colorado USA

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Abstract Three-hundred online reviews for 60 geographically diverse lodging properties were coded using Servqual constructs. A total of 1,600 guest comments were coded under; tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. Tangibles were the most frequently coded and represented 57% of the total. Servqual was a useful starting point for the analysis. However, the data revealed a more robust nature to customers’ service perceptions than the Servqual constructs. Sixty-two percent of the coded statements were positive. This study indicated a dynamic different from proprietary hospitality comment card/survey results where the dissatisfied are assumed to be more likely to share their experiences.

Start Date

29-7-2011 3:15 PM

End Date

7-29-2011 4:15 PM

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The efficacy of Servqual constructs to code online hotel guest reviews: A content analysis

Denver, Colorado USA

Abstract Three-hundred online reviews for 60 geographically diverse lodging properties were coded using Servqual constructs. A total of 1,600 guest comments were coded under; tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. Tangibles were the most frequently coded and represented 57% of the total. Servqual was a useful starting point for the analysis. However, the data revealed a more robust nature to customers’ service perceptions than the Servqual constructs. Sixty-two percent of the coded statements were positive. This study indicated a dynamic different from proprietary hospitality comment card/survey results where the dissatisfied are assumed to be more likely to share their experiences.

https://scholarworks.umass.edu/refereed/ICHRIE_2011/Friday/10